Publication: Improving Engagement by Creating a Peer Environment
Date
2013
Authors
Stitz, Tammy
Tammy Stitz
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Publisher
Common Ground Research Networks
Abstract
It is well documented in literature that engineering students seek information by asking their peers before seeking information from other sources, such as asking a professor or performing a literature search. Social networking and other technologies, such as short message service, instant messaging, and even e-mail can be used to foster a peer type of relationship between educators and students. An online student survey can be used for this purpose as well. Assessment of library instruction sessions is important to ensure that students are learning what is intended. Surveying students can ensure instructional relevancy, reveal missing lecture information, and highlight points that create confusion. In addition to improving the instruction, implementing feedback can be used as a collaborative tool between the presenter and the students. This paper will illustrate, by example, the value of using several tools, some traditional and some not, to create an engaging, collaborative learning experience.
Description
This is the author's accepted manuscript of an article published in Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal by Common Ground Publishing: https://doi.org/10.18848/1835-9795/CGP/58064
Keywords
engineering students, information seeking, outreach, engagement
Citation
Stitz, T. (2013). Improving engagement by creating a peer environment. Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal 5(1): 15-24. https://doi.org/10.18848/1835-9795/CGP/58064.